(58) French Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books, Literature & Non-Fiction

Lot description

(lot of 58) French library shelf books, various history, literature, religion subjects and periodicals, most with gilt-embossed leather binding, many with marbleized covers and varied ex libris stamps, several small-format books, highlights include: (4) "Union pour l'Action Morale (Union for Moral Action)," printed by Macon Protat Freres, 1894-1898; (3) "De La Recherche de la Verite (On the Search for Truth)," by N. Malebranche, published by Rivoire Librarie, 1829, volumes I-III; (1) "Paroissien Romain: Tres Complet (Very Complete Roman Missal)," in dark brown leather binding, with raised spine bands and gilt page ends, published by Maison A. Mame et Fils, printed by Turonibus, Turon, 1910; largest: approx 8.5"h, 5.5"w, 1.5"d, 47lbs total PLEASE NOTE: All of the antique library shelf books in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have patination, foxing, losses to the text block, and wear to the binding commensurate with age and use. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no condition reports or refunds based on condition.